The city’s public library added more audiobooks to its collection for visually impaired users

The school board approved plans to build a new high school in the growing southern neighborhoodResearchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body

The government started a program to help small businesses create online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks personal spending and creates budgetsDoctors urged people to get regular hearing tests to detect hearing loss early

The local museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about ancient civilizationsA new study showed that air pollution from traffic affects lung health in cyclists

The city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areas

A major airline added new in-flight Wi-Fi service to all its planesResearchers studied the impact of social media on teen self-esteem

A bookstore hosted a poetry reading with local poetsA farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market

A museum offered free admission on weekends for familiesA gym started a rehabilitation program for people recovering from injuries

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• ·Volunteers organized a cleanup event to remove trash from a popular local lake
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 22 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demand
• ·The national unemployment rate fell to 3.5% the lowest level in five years due to growth in the service sector
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can improve mental health by reducing anxiety symptoms
• ·A museum hosted a night event with live music and food trucks to attract young visitors
• ·A cyclist won the national time trial championship with a time of 1 hour 12 minutes
• ·A tech company announced a new feature for its video streaming service
• ·Coast guard conducts search and rescue drills in preparation for hurricane season
• ·The country’s trade deficit narrowed by 8% in the third quarter due to increased export sales
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a foreign league for a record transfer fee
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·The World Bank approved a $950 million loan to help a developing country build new schools
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 years
• ·Local police solved a 10-year-old cold case using new DNA technology
• ·Movie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more